The Seafarers Foundation Board of Directors embodies a steadfast dedication to advancing the mission and vision of the Foundation. Each member brings unique expertise, passion and a deep sense of responsibility to their role, working collectively to ensure the sustainability of our programs. The Board’s commitment is evident through active engagement in strategic decision-making, their unwavering support of our initiatives, and their genuine investment in the well-being of community. They hold the highest standards of governance, fostering transparency, accountability, and collaboration to achieve the Foundation’s goals.

Major General Errol Schwartz Board Chairman

Message from the Chair

On behalf of the Seafarers Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors, I thank you for your support and donations throughout 2024. Your continued support is instrumental in the Foundation achieving our goals. Your contributions played a pivotal role in the Foundation achieving our mission of providing educational services for underserved youth, seniors, and others in the inner-city communities of Anne Arundel and Prince George’s Counties.

In 2024, we provided services to underserved youth through our Summer Youth Program and our Sea Scout Ship 1959 in areas relating to swimming, fishing, recreational boating, the science of navigation, and basic water safety skills. In addition, we provided services to seniors during the Thanksgiving season to assist in improving their quality of life.

In 2025, our goal is to continue to engage the underserved communities of Anne Arundel and Prince George’s Counties, providing similar services as we did in 2024.

Board of Directors

Chair: Major General Errol Schwartz

Vice-Chair: Permelia Addison

Treasurer: Pierre-Marie Longkeng

Financial Secretary: Charles Benn

Recording Secretary: Elethress Wilson-Knights

Immediate Past Chair:

Melville Q. Wyche, Jr., M.D.

Board Members

Alice Mahan

Tanya Morris

Robin Browder, Esq.

Benjamin McCottry

Edward W. Morris, Jr.

James Guynn

Commodore Joyce Price-Jones, Ex Officio Howard Kea, Ph.D., Ex Officio